I’m not quite sure what all the tech-stuff is, but by heck it makes for an explosive read! It really works because it’s grounded in that old soldier voice.

I always have to remember to look if a story is in a challenge. As soon as you mentioned Jefferson cassettes I had to look. And then reread the story.

Nice play on his initials. I enjoyed the story.

Glad you both liked it! The tech stuff is something I’d like to expand in a prequel or sequel some time soon.

I didn’t come up with the nickname – he earned the appellation after his victory over the Confederates at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, on February 16, 1862. It just seemed to fit.